Lab Aide

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY:  Provide routine assistance in the performance of laboratory testing.  Responsible for managing samples throughout the aliquoting and storage process.  Duties may include aliquoting, storing, freezing, transporting, and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Level 1

• Comply with department SOP’s and safety procedures. 
• Perform duties of a Sample Processing Clerk/Opener as needed.
• Maintain chain of custody for all specimen handling.
• Prepare freezer tubs for the long-term storage of samples.
• Locate, retrieve, aliquot samples as needed for screening/confirmation for test adds, order modifications, and/or retesting requirements.
• Log and prepare samples for intra-company transfer and/or sendouts.
• Advise Management of operational problems impacting workflow and recommend solutions
•  Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all CRL, CRL subsidiaries, legal entities and client information.
• Be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
• Keep work area neat and clean.

Other duties as assigned.

Level 2

• Perform all duties of Lab Aide Level 1
• Process and respond to service requests from multiple departments.
• Research and resolve problems related to tracking, daily workflow and/or general inquiries.
• Transfer specimens to long-term storage.
• Dispose of specimens from short-term storage and long-term storage.

Level 3 

• Perform all duties of Lab Aide Level 2
• Perform pre-analytical set-up of screening operations; including receiving specimens from the pass-through windows or sorter, receiving and storage of supplies, transferring of samples as needed.
• Assist screening workflow as requested

Level 4

• Perform all duties of Lab Aide Level 3
• Perform pre-analytical set-up of confirmation operations; including receiving specimens from the pass-through windows or sorter, receiving and storage of supplies, transferring of samples as needed.
• Assist confirmation workflow as requested

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:  None

SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

·         Good basic verbal and written communication

·         Ability to read information quickly and return information for use in processing

·         Good writing ability

·         Team oriented

·         Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, clients and management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following physical attributes are required for this position:

·         Sitting for extended lengths of time

·         Regularly required to move around laboratory

·         Close vision requirements due to computer work

·         Repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and elbows for operating a computer and telephone

·         Reaching, including above the shoulder

·         Twisting

·         Bending or stooping

·         Squatting or crouching

·         Kneeling

·         Climbing

·         Lifting up to 25 pounds

·         Ability to hear auditory cues

EQUIPMENT:  PC and communications equipment. Centrifuge; shaker/rotator; various automated instruments; pipette; lab coat; gloves; face shield cart; trash compactor; minus 20° freezer.

OTHER:  Must be able to work overtime as necessary to complete workload.  Rotation may include Saturday shift. Specimens consist of body fluids and must be regarded as potentially infectious; exposure to caustics, flammables, solvents, carcinogens, and reactive compounds.  Trash compactor operator requires minimum age of 18 years.

The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust this position to meet the company’s changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer’s sole discretion.

Level advancement is achieved after completion of training and competency. 

·         denotes essential job function

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range: $15.50 - $28.00

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life/AD&D
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Section 125 FSA Plan
• 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement